Definitions

prepare

[pri-pair] / prɪˈpɛər /

VERB

make or get ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble brace develop draw up equip form formulate gird make plan produce provide qualify ready strengthen supply train

STRONG

adapt adjust anticipate appoint coach concoct construct contrive cook dispose endow fabricate fashion fit fix fortify furnish groom outfit perfect practice prime settle steel

WEAK

build up fill in fit out lay the groundwork make provision make up put in order put together smooth the way turn out warm up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage disperse dissuade forget halt hurt let go neglect ruin scatter stop take weaken

STRONG

break confuse demolish disarrange disorder disorganize disturb ignore unfit unfurnish unsettle upset wreck

Example Sentences

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In her statement, Cherfilus-McCormick said the panel did not allow her lawyer to adequately prepare her defence and launched the investigation while she was fighting a criminal case, which ultimately "prevented me from defending myself".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

American tourists prepare for a ride around Havana in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

She added that the agency has developed a new tool “to efficiently process refunds” and has issued guidance to the trade community to help them prepare to use the new tool.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

But she feels confident in the quality of the products she obtains because compounding pharmacies that prepare sterile injectables are required to test batches for potential contaminants and are regulated by state pharmacy boards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The Toutle residents, at least, had time to prepare.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

Vocabulary lists containing prepare

PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)

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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I

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